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Although not as impressive as the other sections of Carn Barra, the Socket Wall provides some worthwhile easier climbs that are very sheltered. Guidebook page 249.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Socket Arete Short in stature, but not in interest. Start at the base of the blunt arete with a heavily pock-marked right wall.14m. Pull... | 1 Stars Technical | VS 4c |
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Cumbelloe The centre of the pock-marked wall is high in the grade and very sustained. As a consequence it feels a lot bigger than it... | 1 Stars Pumpy | HS 4b |
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Socket Wall A fine little climb that packs a mean punch low down. Start at the right end of the overhangs at the base of the pock-marked... | 1 Stars Strong | S 4b |
4 |
Glass Arete The tall arete that defines the right side of the wall is a striking line. Start at the base of the arete.20m. Climb the... | 2 Stars Pumpy | E3 5c |
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Sleazy Corner The eye-catching wide corner-crack is deceptive both in style and protection possibilities. Start at the base of the lower... | 1 Stars | VD |
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Peel Crack A magnificently-positioned climb. Start at a small corner below a ledge and thin crack in the upper wall. Photo on page... | 2 Stars Technical | HVD |